Active Play

Baby Born Three Wheel Jogger Stroller

# 797170
ZAPF Creations
3+

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

The "Cadillac" of strollers! This doll stroller is larger and sturdier than most. Ideal for outdoor use, the large wheels absorb the bumps on pavement, grass and even gravel. The adjustable handle lowers for younger children, making the stroller suitable to a wide age range. The basket underneath is used to store other toys or accessories for baby and the sun visor shades baby on sunny days. NOTE: The stroller collapses for easier storage or transport.

Computer Software & Games

Zoo Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon Marine Mania
Model X08-46770 and X08-90491,
Microsoft
Ages 5 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

Zoo Tycoon: Become a zookeeper! Zoo Tycoon is an innovating and exciting game for zoo fans of all ages to build and manage their own zoo. Players choose from over 40 animals and over 175 different types of exhibit and building materials to create a successful and happy habitat for the creatures. Animals must have proper fencing, shelter, water, etc. and players hire staff to care for the animals. A successful zoo brings lots of paying customers and this reaps big profit for the player. New players begin with a clear and easy to follow tutorial and then move on to more and more challenging scenarios. The options are endless and older players enjoy the more complicated options available. Younger players have the chance to build zoos and feed the animals. NOTE: Windows compatible only; also available packaged with Marine Mania in Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection, # Q28-00016.

Zoo Tycoon Marine Mania: Have a whale of a time with this expansion kit for Zoo Tycoon which allows fans to add killer whales, manta rays and other exciting marine animals to their existing zoo. Players can add exhibit tanks, animal toys, aquatic theme buildings and fun new attractions such as the boat ride and shark tunnel. Guests can even swim with the dolphins. Easy-to-follow tutorials help the novice along the way, and the experts can try the more challenging scenarios. Unlimited hours of educational fun is provided while enhancing the skills of planning, organizing, implementing new ideas, design, building and increasing knowledge of animal habitat, terminology, etc. NOTE: Windows compatible only. Requires Zoo Tycoon to play (purchased separately); also available packaged with Zoo Tycoon in Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection, # Q28-00016.

Construction Toys

Cool Room Catchers, Clikits
Cool Room Décor, Clikits
Let's Party, Clikits
Pillow Décor-n-More, Clikits
Trendy Totes Tangerine, Clikits
Models #7518, 7517, 7522, 7520, 7511,
LEGO CANADA INC.,
Ages 6-8

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

Cool Room Catchers, Clikits: Mix and match fun! This 111-piece set can be used over and over again to create individualized projects. The kit contains two picture frames, cross-pieces to be used for mobile making or as stems for flowers, leaves, flower shapes, chords and many "Clikits" pieces to decorate them all. Children love creating their own designs as well as duplicating those recommended by the set.

Cool Room Décor, Clikits: Clicking creativity! This cool pink craft kit comes with 131 pieces, including a plastic carry case, to design jewellery pieces, a frame, mirror or box. The craft is "clicked" together and then can be disassembled for a variety of designs. Children enjoy their personalized creations, which can be made over and over again.

Let's Party, Clikits: A party in a cute little bag! This kit contains ample supplies to invite six friends to a party, make a craft that can be done and re-done over and over again and then take the new creation home in the supplied loot bag. There are loads of snap-together beads and flower ornaments for children to use to decorate the small picture frames. Most children are able to complete the craft without adult assistance and all are thrilled with the personalized results.

Pillow Décor-n-More, Clikits: Pillow-riffic! Here's a designer craft kit that children can do over and over again. The kit comes with a pink pillow that can convert into a purse, plus over 100 decorative bead pieces that click together to form an infinite variety of designs on the front panel of the pillow/purse. Also included is a bead separator tool to make it easier to take apart your creation and begin all over again. A booklet is included which provides some ideas to get decorators started.

Trendy Totes Tangerine, Clikits: Totally trendy! Children easily click and un-click beads onto a durable tote bag to create and re-create a "Clikits" design. This 94-piece kit includes a soft plastic purse, beads, flowers and a handy removal tool to easily change pieces. Children enjoy creating their own look on a purse/bag they can use for shopping or just to tow belongings. The illustrated booklet helps with creative ideas, just in case children run out of their own.

M Gears Motorized Building Set
Model #LER 8164,

Learning Resources,
Ages 7 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

Being given "the gears" has never been more fun! This building set features bright primary colours and offers a total of 35 pieces. Included are four gears, four wheels, many connector pieces and a motor with a wired remote control to make the models run. Children can follow the clear, easy directions to build 10 different vehicles, four of which can be motorized. Kids can also construct their own creations and add pieces from other building sets. NOTE: Requires 2 AA batteries.

Developmental Toys

STEP & PLAY PIANO

# 79029-9963,
FISHER-PRICE CANADA INC.
6 mos-2 yr

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

Music to our ears! Little musicians of all ages love this three-in-one musical activity centre that features five giant piano keys to walk and dance on. A spinning seat lets babies enjoy 12 different toys and musical activities including a horn, drum, tambourine and maracas, or play on a second set of piano keys that light up at baby's touch. The seat also slides back and forth as babies start to walk or can be removed altogether for toddlers. Children love the large finger-friendly instruments, making their own music and listening to one of ten different songs--all at the touch of the piano keys. Though fairly large in size, parents find it very easy to assemble and love that this toy grows with children. NOTE: Requires 3 C batteries; volume control and on/off switch are included.

Educational Toys

Explorer Globe
Model #80610,
Leap Frog,
Ages 5+

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

A worldly adventure! Take a trip around the world and learn thousands of facts through this interactive talking globe. The globe includes six games with three skill levels and can be used by one to four players at a time. A magic pen helps children learn countries, capitals, populations, time, music, money, area, mass and many other wonderful and educational facts about the world. A great globe for any home or classroom. French version available. NOTE: Requires 4 C batteries or A/C adapter (sold separately).

Games

Blokus
Model #VER011,
Alary Games,
Ages 7 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

Block to win! The object of this game is to place all the pieces down on the board first. The catch is each player's piece must touch that player's colour, but only at the corners. This simple strategy game is loved by children of all ages. Older children and adults do not have an advantage over younger children and therefore the game is a hit with all family members. Let the blocking begin with this very durable board and pieces! For 2 to 4 players.

Break the Safe Game
Model B4859,
MATTEL CANADA INC.,
Ages 7 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

Special agents on a time-line with a twist! Children enjoy taking on the challenge of searching through the hallways and rooms of the "evil guy" complex, for the four hidden keys to unlock the safe and provide the operations documents. The team has 30-minutes to complete their mission or the safe explodes. Players must work cooperatively to use each other's tools to disarm the booby traps that protect the top secret tiles that contain the keys. Beware of the guard and his dog - they will send players to jail. All players thoroughly enjoy playing this game over and over again and like the cooperative nature of playing as a team. For 2 to 4 players. Note: Requires 3 AA batteries.

Imaginative Play

GeoTrax Rail & Road System
Model #B1836-0910,
FISHER-PRICE CANADA INC.,
Ages 30 mos +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***

All aboard for hours of fun on the GeoTrax express! This train set has 44 pieces when assembled, including three structures for loading freight on to the train. A gantry, coal mining complex and pipe works building allow children to pull up and load coal boulders, crates or pipes. The engine is controlled with a remote controller that can either be held by hand or set into the Depot. The remote has a range of up to 3.5 m and functions include off, forward and forward with sound effects (when used in the Depot). When the remote is in the Depot, train sounds are heard as the controls are operated. Children love this set and don't want to leave it unused for very long. They love pulling up to the coal chute and dropping in a boulder of coal and having control of the train from most anywhere in the room! Toddlers love just watching the train go round and round and down the bridge ramps, hauling whatever they put in the freight cars. NOTE: Requires 6 AAA batteries and depending on layout of the track, this set occupies up to 1.4 m x .95 m.

Midge & Baby (Happy Family)
56663,
MATTEL CANADA INC.,
Ages 5 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2004***